FASHION AND BEAUTY

All-time beauty: Kajol’s Top 7 Fashion Moments That Made Us Say ‘Wow!’

Timothée Chalamet sparks internet frenzy with tiny Chanel bag: Fans guess, is it from Kylie Jenner’s Closet or Stormi’s hand-me-down

Timothée Chalamet grabs attention with a petite Chanel bag while in Paris, sparking playful online speculation about its origins. Dressed casually, his tiny accessory, worth $3,050, led fans to humorously wonder if he borrowed it from girlfriend Kylie Jenner or her daughter Stormi Webster. Chalamet's fashion choices continue to stir conversations.

Reliance Retail rides on festive sales, new products; reports strong growth

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit for Q3 FY25, reaching Rs 3,458 crore. The gross revenue rose 18% to Rs 90,000 crore, driven by the festive season, new product launches, and promotions. The company added 779 new stores, with significant growth in Fashion & Lifestyle and strong festive sales across various segments.

Shoppers Stop Q3 Results: Profit rises 41% to Rs 52 crore on festive season demand for premium goods

Shoppers Stop Q3 Results: India's Shoppers Stop Ltd reported a significant rise in quarterly profit after two straight quarters of loss. This growth was driven by strong demand for premium products such as watches and perfumes during the festive season. The department store chain saw an 11% rise in revenue from operations. Premium product categories contributed to 64% of overall revenue.

David Beckham's wife Victoria makes millions from music despite not singing since 2012; here's how

David Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham, continues to rake in millions from her music career, even though she hasn’t performed since 2012. In 2024, she earned an impressive ?1 million from music royalties and endorsements.

D2C beauty company Wow Skin Science seeks strategic buyer at a lower $250 million valuation

Wow Skin Science, valued at around $400 million, is seeking a strategic buyer at a reduced valuation of $250 million as investors look to exit. The brand faces slowing growth amid tough competition in India's D2C beauty market, sparking industry consolidation with other brands exploring similar options.

Myntra partners with GetVantage to boost D2C brands

Brands like Tjori, Valkyre, Ornaz, Nua Woman, Jade Forest, and Elaver Sports, which are GetVantage’s portfolio brands, will participate in the fashion ecommerce platform's D2C Rising Star initiative. Users will get access to each of these brands from their dedicated icons on Mytra's homepage. This will give the brands good engagement with the users as well.

Nykaa sees Q3 net revenue growth to be higher than mid-20s

In a filing to the exchanges, the omnichannel retailer said the gross merchandise value (GMV) for the vertical is expected to be in the low thirties "indicating strong momentum in all of Nykaa’s beauty businesses – ecommerce platform, retail stores, owned brands and eB2B distribution”.

Nykaa shares rally 5% on strong Q3 update; net revenue growth higher than mid-20s

Nykaa share price: FSN E-Commerce Ventures, parent company of Nykaa, saw its shares surge 5.3% after announcing a strong Q3 FY2025, with net revenue growth expected to exceed the mid-twenties. The beauty vertical showed significant momentum, with GMV growth in the low thirties. Nykaa’s fashion vertical is expected to grow at around 20%. Shares have remained flat over the past year.

These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 28%, according to analysts

In the short term, stock prices are impacted by events and the narratives built around them. Over the next few weeks, it would be all about Trump and the noise created over his statements. However, stock prices and the absolute value of stocks depend on the fundamentals of the sector as well as valuations, which are still high despite the correction and volatile markets. But, at the same time, fundamentals are improving for several industries. So, analysts are bullish about specific sectors and stocks. If the Nifty and market breadth stay positive in the coming trading sessions, it is likely we will see mid-caps gaining strength. It would also probably signal the end of this phase of correction.

Malayalam actor Kalidas Jayaram marries fiancee Tarini Kalingarayar. A look at her education qualifications and career

Malayalam actor Kalidas Jayaram married Tarini Kalingarayar in a traditional ceremony held at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple on December 8. The wedding was a private affair, attended by close family members and friends. The first photographs of the couple have emerged online, highlighting their exquisite traditional attire.

Festival season sees ecommerce surge, Amazon registers 140 crore customer visits

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 started on September 27, with 24 hours of Prime Early Access, giving customers access to more than 25,000 new launches from top brands across various categories.

Quick commerce solution for different use cases, categories; not where Nykaa wants to jump in: CEO Falguni Nayar

Nykaa founder Falguni Nayar highlights that the beauty platform focuses on improving delivery timelines and extensive networks rather than quick commerce. Nykaa aims to serve its 35 million customers with a broad range of international and local brands through an omnichannel approach, enhancing both its online and physical presence.

We believe in India & the consumption story. We do not get impacted by share price: Anchit Nayar, Nykaa

Nykaa's top executives, Anchit and Adwaita Nayar, discuss their omni-channel expansion strategy in the Middle East, focusing on a high consumption market with underdeveloped e-commerce infrastructure. They emphasize profitability goals and notable market trends, including a strong online play and growth in men's lifestyle consumption. Despite stock price concerns, long-term value creation remains a priority.

If I am zero to one for Nykaa, Anchit is one to 100 and that makes us a good fit: Adwaita Nayar

Adwaita and Anchit Nayar, leaders at Nykaa, highlight their complementary roles in driving the company's success. They share insights on India's consumer tech and quick commerce growth, Nykaa's rapid expansion in warehouse capacity, and plans for same-day or next-day delivery, leveraging their efficient capital use and market competition to build the category.

D2C brands see 64% surge in festive orders, outperforming marketplaces: GoKwik

D2C brands have outpaced marketplaces during the recent festive sales, witnessing a 64% growth in orders compared to 26% on marketplaces. Categories like footwear, fashion, and jewellery saw significant increases, reflecting growing consumer trust. Tier 1 cities led the surge, contributing to a 96% spike in orders.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Find Best Ever Deals on Premium Range of Fashion and Beauty Products

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale continues to come up with exciting deals and offers every day on all product categories including home appliances, mobiles, fashion and beauty, and many more. Make sure that you check out these stunning discounts and other perks before it gets too late. Happy Shopping!

Nykaa, Licious amp up quick commerce game as consumers demand instant gratification

Delivering instant gratification seems to be the need of the hour as beauty retailer Nykaa, direct-to-consumer (D2C) player Licious, and Myntra try out 10-15-minute delivery pilots in select cities. The companies are responding to the growing demand for rapid delivery across multiple product categories.

Stock to watch: Nykaa shares in focus after update on Q2 revenue

Nykaa witnesses strong performance in Q2 with consolidated net revenue growth in mid-twenties. Beauty vertical, omnichannel retail, and eB2B distribution show robust growth. Fashion vertical sees NSV growth in early teens. Nykaa expands Dot & Key ownership to 90%. Festive season expected to boost demand.

How the bottom-of-the-pyramid strategy worked out for Zudio

Tata Group's Trent has launched Zudio Beauty in Bengaluru, expanding into affordable beauty products, after the success of Zudio apparel stores. The company plans to open more stores in top cities. Zudio, known for trendy low-priced clothing, has significantly boosted Trent's revenue and is now entering the beauty segment to replicate its previous success.

Myntra sees a big jump in shoppers in its BFF sale

Myntra's Big Fashion Festival has drawn 120 million visitors during Early Access and Day 1, with a significant increase in new users and orders per minute. Core fashion categories led demand, while emerging segments like Beauty & Personal Care saw notable growth. Around 45% of orders came from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Amazing Offers and Discounts on Premium Beauty and Skin Care Products

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 offers significant discounts on fashion and beauty products. Shoppers can find deals on clothing, accessories, skincare, and makeup from top brands. The sale starts on September 27, 2024, with early access for Prime members from September 26. Highlights include products from Shiseido, Rom&Nd, Anomaly, and The Face Shop.

Best Labor Day Sales for the long weekend: Fashion, Beauty, Home, and more

As Labor Day weekend approaches, it not only signals the unofficial end of summer but also presents a prime opportunity to score the best deals on fashion essentials.